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Halli Friedman

Newburgh,NY

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in aesthetics, patient care, and secretary work with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Unit Secretary

Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall
06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care: Communicated with doctors to initiate consultations, ensuring timely and efficient care delivery.
  • Delegated and managed communication: Directed and facilitated communication between nurses and other medical professionals for the exchange of patient reports and updates.
  • Liaised with lab and other units: Acted as a liaison between the ICU, laboratory, and other departments to ensure prompt and accurate processing of tests and information.
  • Responded to emergency situations: Called codes and assisted in emergency response coordination for critical patients.
  • Arranged patient transfers: Coordinated patient transfers to and from the ICU, including organizing transfers to other hospitals when necessary.
  • Coordinated patient transport to other hospitals/facilities: Worked closely with transport centers, ambulances, and helicopters to arrange timely and safe patient transfers to other hospitals or specialized facilities.
  • Organized patient records: Maintained, updated, and organized patient charts and medical records in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Received patients: Assisted in the arrival of patients from other hospital units and the emergency department, ensuring a smooth transition and proper documentation.
  • Managed patient transport: Coordinated patient transport to diagnostic tests, surgeries, and other necessary procedures in collaboration with the transport team.
  • Visitor management: Greeted and directed visitors, providing clear information and ensuring a welcoming and safe environment.
  • Monitored patient status: Added new patients to the monitoring system and ensured all necessary patient information was up to date for continuous monitoring.
  • Managed patient admission and discharge: Facilitated the patient admission process, ensuring all necessary forms and documents were completed, and coordinated smooth patient discharges with proper documentation.
  • Directed family calls: Ensured that calls from family members requesting patient updates were directed to the appropriate nurses, adhering to HIPAA regulations, and confirming family members as documented points of contact.
  • Managed supplies and inventory: Monitored inventory levels for office and medical supplies within the unit, ensuring timely replenishment and availability.
  • Assisted with patient transport logistics: Coordinated transportation of patients between units or departments for specialized care, such as dialysis or imaging.
  • Ensured patient confidentiality: Adhered to HIPAA and hospital privacy policies, ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.
  • Updated unit daily census: Maintained the daily census for the ICU, ensuring accurate physical documentation of each patient’s arrival date/time, provider, diagnosis, medical record number, discharge/transfer date/time, and any other relevant patient information.
  • Facilitated unit communication: Acted as a central point of communication within the ICU, ensuring that all staff members were informed of updates and important patient information.
  • Assisted in patient advocacy: Supported patients by addressing concerns, providing information, and facilitating communication between patients and the medical team.
  • Monitored room signage: Ensured that rooms were properly labeled with essential signage, such as fall risk, NPO status, isolation protocol warnings, and other necessary precautions.
  • Maintained sanitation in the nurses’ station: Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment in the nurses’ station to support the overall cleanliness and efficiency of the unit.

ICU Patient Care Assistant

Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall
06.2024 - Current
  • Take and record vital signs: Monitor and record patient vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate, ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Assist with patient hygiene: Help patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and putting on a gown, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Clean and change patients: Provide assistance with cleaning and changing patients, ensuring that they are kept comfortable and free from skin irritation or infections.
  • Reposition patients: Reposition patients to prevent bedsores and improve circulation, following established protocols for safe patient handling.
  • Feed patients: Assist with feeding patients who are unable to eat independently, providing support with meal preparation and ensuring proper nutrition.
  • Respond to call lights: Promptly respond to patient call lights to address any immediate needs or concerns, ensuring timely and compassionate care.
  • Report abnormalities or concerns: Notify the nursing staff of any abnormal observations, such as changes in vital signs, physical conditions, or patient behavior, and communicate concerns expressed by patients or their visitors.
  • Provide 1:1 care for high-risk patients: Sit with patients who are a safety risk, including those who are suicidal, confused, or at risk of self-harm, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Assist with mobility: Aid patients with mobility needs, including helping them walk, transfer from bed to chair, or assist with the use of mobility aids.
  • Support patients with emotional needs: Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, especially those who are anxious, in pain, or experiencing stress.
  • Maintain patient comfort: Adjust bedding, pillows, and position to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction, particularly for patients who are immobile.
  • Assist with medical procedures: Support nurses and other healthcare providers with non-invasive medical tasks such as preparing the patient or equipment for diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitor and document intake and output: Record and track patient food and fluid intake as well as output, including urine and stool, and report any unusual findings.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality: Adhere to hospital privacy policies and HIPAA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain cleanliness of patient areas: Ensure that patient rooms and surrounding areas are kept clean, tidy, and well-organized to create a safe environment.
  • Support the nursing team: Provide general support to nurses, including setting up patient rooms, delivering supplies, and assisting with the preparation and cleaning of medical equipment.
  • Assist with discharge preparation: Help patients prepare for discharge by ensuring they have everything they need and assist with transport to the discharge area when necessary.

Aesthetician

Glowbar UES
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performing 30-minute express facials with the option of dermaplaning and a peel or a peel with extractions
  • Consulting the client on their routine, daily life and lifestyle, skin goals, current skin concerns, and their skin routine
  • Going through the treatment procedure and educating the client on what we are doing and how it will address their concerns
  • Advising the client on how to properly care for their skin by educating them on proper techniques and recommending products and methods
  • Using the 30 minutes to give the client what they are looking for out it and give them the best experience while addressing all concerns
  • Using Environ and IsClinical and Environ during the treatment and for retail
  • Building a trusting and caring relationship with my clients, it is important they know I am there to help them feel like their most confident self

Aesthetician

The Dutchess Inn & Spa
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performing customized European facials using Naturopathica and Farmhouse Fresh product lines
  • Escorting hotel guests from their room to their spa service
  • Consulting clients on treatment plans and skincare concerns
  • Providing a relaxing spa experience

Aesthetician

Giannetta Salon & Spa
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Performing skin care treatments such as Skinceuticals spa facials, Hydrafacials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, etc
  • Providing eyelash tints and lifts & eyebrow laminations and tints
  • Applying make up for bridal parties and other special events
  • Performing face and body waxing
  • Consulting clients on treatment plans and skincare products
  • Customer services such as answering calls, checking out clients, and scheduling appointments using Salon Ultimate

Secretary

D-Ben Security
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Worked as a Secretary for a home security company with a target market of local colleges, restaurants, and private homes
  • Delivered effective front-line service for guests, staff, and phone inquiries and provided information and solutions to meet their needs
  • Directed calls, took messages, and provided a high level of assistance to employees and clients
  • Greeted all customers in a professional and friendly manner and presented a positive image as a company representative
  • Attended meetings and compiled minutes or outlines of the meeting outcomes
  • Handled correspondence and documents; organized files and maintained client confidentiality
  • Worked as a Secretary for a home security company with a target market of local colleges, restaurants, and private homes

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY

Microneedling Certification - undefined

Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care and Makeup
New York, N.Y.
01.2022

Laser Hair Removal Certification - undefined

Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care and Makeup
New York, N.Y.
01.2022

NYS Esthetics License - undefined

Capri Cosmetology Learning Center
Newburgh, NY
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Monroe Woodbury High School
Central Valley, NY
06-2019

Skills

  • Spa Facials
  • Chemical Peels
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Basic life support (BLS)
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • HydraFacial
  • Dermaplaning
  • Makeup for Bridal Parties and Other Events
  • Face and Body Waxing
  • Eyelash and Eyebrow services
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Microneedling
  • Sanitization/Safety Protocols
  • Organizational Skills and Multitasking
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Skincare Product Sales
  • Continual Professional Development
  • Document management
  • Office reception
  • Clerical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • CPR certified
  • Proficient in Salon Ultimate and Epic

Certification

NYS Esthetics License (2020)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

President's List Fall 2024 at Jefferson Community College

Perfect Attendance Awards at Capri Cosmetology Learning Center

Microneedling Certification

Laser Hair Removal Certification

HydraFacial Certification

DermaplanePro Certification

Eyelash Extention Certification

Make-Up Designory (MUD) Certificatiom

Barbicide and Barbicide COVID-19 Certifications

Trained brands such as SkinMedica, iS Clinical, Environ, Skinceuticals, Dr. Dennis Gross, Revision, Hydrafacial, Christine Valmy, Make-Up Designory (MUD), DermaplanePro, and Barbicide.


Timeline

ICU Unit Secretary

Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall
06.2024 - Current

ICU Patient Care Assistant

Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall
06.2024 - Current

Aesthetician

Glowbar UES
08.2022 - 01.2023

Aesthetician

The Dutchess Inn & Spa
05.2022 - 08.2022

Aesthetician

Giannetta Salon & Spa
10.2020 - 04.2022

Secretary

D-Ben Security
09.2015 - 06.2019

Microneedling Certification - undefined

Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care and Makeup

Laser Hair Removal Certification - undefined

Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care and Makeup

NYS Esthetics License - undefined

Capri Cosmetology Learning Center

Some College (No Degree) -

Jefferson Community College

High School Diploma -

Monroe Woodbury High School

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